Giottos MH-5001 3-way Pan Head with Double Locking Quick Release, 2 Levels, Supports 18 lbs.
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Most Helpful First | Newest First (5 out of 5)Great Unit
Purchased this to support a Canon XTI with 100-400 L series canon zoom, a weighty setup. Great unit. The head in sitting on Bogen-Manfrotto 3021BPRO Professional Tripod (purchased without Head (Black). Together they form a get combo. Yes, you can find lighter units, but heavy means more stability.
(5 out of 5)Smooth and sturdy
Smooth, solid and a nice quick connect mechanism. I am using for a video camera in a weatherproof case - lots of weight. Good deal.
(5 out of 5)Good Tripod Head
I bought this to replace the crummy one on my Slick U-212 tripod. Best thing I've done in a long time.
Great combination!
(5 out of 5)Great for tellephoto and panoramic shots
I have both a Giottos convertible tripod and monopod. Both aluminum. Have never had any problems with any of their products. I bought this item to use on my tripod, for shooting long telephoto shots. It is much easier to use for these purposes, than a ball head. I use the ball head
for macro work, and this one for long work. What I didn't expect, was
to end up using it with my monopod as much as with the tripod. A monopod
is much easier to maneuver in crowded places, and when braced against
a railing or other solid object, provides a very stable and steerable
platform for your camera. I added a quick-release to the bottom of this
and my ball-head. Now I can easily switch between the two, as the need arises.